Education in Colombia, South America

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Colombia, South America - 4th largest country in South America-Population 46,366,364-Primary schools age 6 to 11-Secondary school, half of the students that attend primary school attend secondary school. - 10% of Colombia's annul budget has to be spent on education - Regular school days just like in U.S.-Some schools in poverty go have days and split the days School Year? -3 week break in June and 1 week break in September - Reading 413-Math 381-Science 402 Education Ranking - Ranking #52 -Spanish is spoken in schools- Some schools are taught the Catholic Religion Language - About 30 students per teacher Class Size - Offered after school- More choices and for private schools than public schools Extra Curricular Activities -Starting off salary 1,976,820-After 15 years salary 2,972,756 Salary - In Colombias currency - The nicer schools wear uniforms, while less fortunate schools do not Uniforms